{"id":2781,"date":"2016-12-02T19:28:59","date_gmt":"2016-12-02T19:28:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/skateandannoy.com\/galleries\/?post_type=vintageadverts&p=2781"},"modified":"2026-03-20T08:46:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T15:46:44","slug":"torque-57-mph","status":"publish","type":"vintageadverts","link":"https:\/\/skateandannoy.com\/galleries\/vintageadverts\/torque-57-mph\/","title":{"rendered":"Torque: 57 MPH!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A new downhill land speed record and a skateboard supermarket. What else could you want?<\/p>\n

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Steve Davis design and build, Dave Dillberg rider.<\/p>\n

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Detail of the new Torque “skateboard supermarket.”<\/p>\n

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57 MPH!!!<\/p>\n

Torque Sets World Speed Record At Signal Hill<\/p>\n

On March 20. we surprised the skateboard world. In three successive runs we posted record speeds of 57 MPH. Riding a specially designed skateboard created by Steve Davis, Dave Dillberg showed what performance is all about. He beat out Henry Hester in overall speed even though Dave spun out on one of the runs.<\/p>\n

If performance is as important to you as it is to Dave Dillberg, then you too should check out Torque. We\u2019re putting innovation on wheels at a record rate. Our ProSlalom board was the first foam core board ever made. It has a quickness and style unequalled by any other company. Now we are introducing a unique series of multi-laminate maple core \ufb02ex boards that hold their memory inde\ufb01nitely, and have a spring and snap that is unreal. And we also have a full-line of solid oak boards in varying lengths, with or without a warped-tail.<\/p>\n

In the weeks ahead you’ll be able to try our new line of quality wheels designed to help you set your own records. If you want to keep up with what’s happening at Torque, send today for our complete catalog. Enclose 50\u00a2 to cover cost of postage and handling, and we will also add your name to our mailing list for our skateboarding newsletter.<\/p>\n

Mail To:
\nTorque Mfg.
\n15910 Ventura Blvd.
\nSuite 1815
\nEncino. CA 91436<\/p>\n

INTRODUCING THE NEW TORQUE PROSHOP
\nThe world’s \ufb01rst skateboard supermarket.<\/p>\n

Now you can get all the hot combinations you are looking for in one place. Your neighborhood Torque ProShop dealer
\nhas it all. A full line of trucks, wheels, boards, accessories, parts, etc.<\/p>\n

The ProShop features the \ufb01nest equipment available from Torque and other quality skateboard companies such as Road Rider, A.C.S., Tracker, H.P.G. and more.<\/p>\n

Watch for the opening of Torque ProShops in your area. It you\u2019re a dealer and want to he the first in your area with a Torque ProShop, call or write Jack Armstrong today.<\/p>\n

TORQUE SKATEBOARDS
\nPutting Innovation On Wheels!<\/p>\n

DEALERS: If you’re interested in carrying our line, please write to Jack Armstrong on your company letterhead or call (213) 990-3318 person to person collect.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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